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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.64, 35,956.68 and 8,394.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.64, 35,956.68 and 8,394.76 is: 12,584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.64 : 35,956.68 = 8,394.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.64/35,956.68 = 8,394.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.64x = 35,956.68 × 8,394.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.64x = 301,847,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,847,699.00/23,985.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.52

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